Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu)
Order Date: 22-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Petitioner) vs M/s Logix Infrabuild Private Ltd & another (Respondents).
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 55725/2026, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑11‑2023 in WRITC No.7506/2019 and 25‑08‑2026 in CMRA No.13/2024 of the Allahabad High Court.
- Court proceedings: Hearing on 21‑09‑2026; order digitally signed on 22‑09‑2026.
- Observations: Delay in filing of IA No.279688/2026 condoned; notice issued; petitioner required to deposit Rs 43,20,00,000 (Rs 43.20 crore) together with 15% interest as directed by the High Court within two months from the order date.
- Deposit handling: Upon receipt, the Registry will invest the amount in a short‑term interest‑bearing fixed deposit account of a nationalised bank on an auto‑renewal basis.
- Consequences of non‑compliance: If the deposit is not made within the stipulated period, the Special Leave Petitions shall stand dismissed without further reference to the Bench.
- Contempt proceedings: Counsel for respondent stated that the contempt petition shall not be pressed until the Special Leave Petitions are considered next.
- Further procedural directions: The Special Leave Petitions are relisted for hearing on 01‑December‑2026; a counter‑affidavit must be filed within six weeks, with any rejoinder to be filed within two weeks thereafter.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner must deposit Rs 43.20 crore plus 15% interest within two months; failure leads to dismissal of the petitions. Contempt action is stayed pending the next hearing, and the matter is scheduled for 1 December 2026.
Topics: Court Order, Deposit Requirement, Procedural Directions